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'The facts clearly show that Dr.
Fellus engaged in a relationship with this patient, even though he knew
or should have known she was suffering a diagnosed cognitive disorder
and was physically debilitated by injuries she suffered in a car
accident,' Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman told NBC Philadelphia. 'This
relationship violated long-standing ethical standards and a specific
Board of Medical Examiners rule prohibiting sexual contact between
physicians and their patients.'

He had been placed on administrative leave while the case was underway and resigned in 2011.

Besides operating Advanced NeuroCare, he operated a private practice and was chief medical officer for the International Brain Research Foundation.

After three years, the doctor could be reinstated

The board said his actions “constituted gross
malpractice, professional misconduct, lack of good moral character, and
failure to comply with the Board’s rule prohibiting sexual conduct with a
patient.'

'The Board of Medical Examiners’
prohibition of sexual contact with patients is intended to protect those
who are vulnerable and who are attempting to heal,' said Division of
Consumer Affairs Acting Director Steve Lee. 'The Board of Medical
Examiners took the right action by revoking the license of this
physician for violating this essential requirement.'

He must now transfer his patients to new doctors within 30 days, as well as pay a fine of $10,000 along with $34,450 in costs to the State.